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Garden City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Hardin County County
Garden City, IA
At a Glance
How Garden City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garden City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Garden City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Garden City residents earn a median household income of $36,667 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,976. The unemployment rate stands at 13.4% (272% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 650 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garden City is $61,100 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,047. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Garden City reports 29 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 845/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Garden City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garden City has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.